Elmer Leslie Timm was born November 19, 1919 in Chebanse, Illinois. He passed into heaven April 18, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emma Timm and wife Marion. Elmer was a mail carrier in Springfield for 55 years. He had a great memory and could tell you a person's name from their address. He was an avid gardener and at one time had a rose garden that was featured in The Springfield Garden Tour. Elmer loved the Chicago Cubs and never gave up on them. Elmer served his country in the US Army and was awarded the Purple Heart during World War II. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 11a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1517 E. Valley Water Mill Rd., Springfield, MO 65803 with Pastor Jason Shaw officiating, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. No visitation is planned; however friends may call in the funeral home after 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Private burial will be at a later date at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery. A very special thanks to the staff of The Maples for their kindness and care over the past several years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, or The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 3161 W. Norton Rd., Springfield, MO 65803.